- Lay down the ground rule (can’t paint over someone else’s work).
- Remind them to take their time and remember this is an important project.
- They can sketch in pencil and then start painting if they like.
- They should decide ahead of time if the design is one directional (like looking at a drawing from left to right, or if their design will be all around the canvas and multi-directional).
- Logos and emblems are encouraged and allowed, but should not be the focal point of the design and incorporated into the overall design.
- Squeeze small amounts of paint onto the pallets to prevent waste and to share palettes that still have unused paint.
- Use sponges and other materials to texturize if they wish…let their creative juices flow!
- Other hints: After the painting is finished they can outline if they like…on large murals, outlining with a marker or black paint makes their design stand out more.
-Teaching respect for each other and the environment: Please put used brushes in a water bucket or wash them as soon as possible. Let the painters know that they are expected to clean up any spills, throw paper towels in trash, and wash their hands and clean up the sink when finished and of course, PLEASE advise them that there should be no running and playing with paint!